Thought Leadership Content Strategist

McKesson • Irving, TX

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Improving Health Outcomes for a Better Tomorrow. As a Fortune 9 global healthcare company, McKesson aims to touch virtually every aspect of healthcare. We work with biopharma companies, healthcare providers, pharmacies, manufacturers, government agencies, and many other key organizations to deliver insights, products and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable for ALL patients. How You Can Make an Impact The Healthcare Content Writer serves as a technical storyteller and thought leadership driver for McKesson Health Systems. This role translates complex healthcare industry insights into compelling, persuasive narratives that support brand reputation, industry credibility, and enterprise marketing priorities. This individual is accountable for the consistent execution, optimization, and evolution of the Prescribed Perspectives content hub and related thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Typically requires 5-7 years of relevant healthcare journalism, marketing, communications, or related experience.
• Ability to translate technical industry verbiage into compelling, persuasive storytelling (preferably within the healthcare industry).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with minimal direction.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort presenting to various levels of the organization.
• Experience with digital publishing platforms and familiarity with SEO and content performance analytics.
• Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet, Workfront, or similar systems.
• 4-year degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proactive, self-led mindset with strong ownership mentality.
• Ability to balance strategic alignment with disciplined execution.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across the enterprise.
• Comfort working under pressure and adapting to shifting business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Content Hub Execution & Optimization Own and manage the Prescribed Perspectives editorial calendar, ensuring consistent, high-quality weekly publishing.
• Write, edit, and publish original and curated industry content aligned to business priorities.
• Partner with WebOps to execute publishing workflows, optimize digital performance, and ensure adherence to SEO and digital marketing best practices.
• Monitor analytics and provide monthly performance insights with recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain operational excellence across intake, workflows, and publishing processes.
• Thought Leadership Support & Amplification Partner with Media Relations to support external thought leadership opportunities, including drafting bylined articles, talking points, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and executives to translate technical healthcare insights into clear, audience-centered storytelling.
• Repurpose external engagements and industry moments into content hub amplification opportunities.
• Contribute to identifying relevant industry themes and aligning content to enterprise priorities.
• Campaign & Demand Alignment Partner with demand generation and campaign teams to ensure content hub themes align with broader organizational messaging and strategic initiatives.
• Support the monthly newsletter development and distribution in coordination with email marketing teams.
• Work cross-functionally to amplify content through appropriate channels.
• Relationship Management & Editorial Guidance Build effective working relationships with SMEs, marketing partners, and cross-functional collaborators.
• Provide editorial guidance and copy support for product launches and marketing initiatives.
• Ensure messaging consistency and quality across initiatives.
• Operational Discipline & Self-Leadership Manage projects independently within Smartsheet, Workfront, and other McKesson tools.
• Demonstrate strong time management and prioritization skills across competing deadlines.
• Operate effectively in ambiguous environments with minimal oversight.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining quality and consistency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees